O
ne of the nation's most dynamic chamber orchestras, the Detroit-based Sphinx Virtuosi makes
its Peak Performances debut with a program driven by issues of social justice. Comprising 18
prizewinning Black and Latinx soloists, the performance includes a new composition and
inspiration for the title of the program by Xavier Foley, Philip Herbert's requiem for a life lost to violence,
Jessie Montgomery's homage to African-American artists in the Civil Rights era, Michael Abels' ode to
the well-being of earth, and more. With "immeasurable power, unwavering command, and soulful beauty"
(The Washington Post), these talented young artists address our current moment with a sensitivity and
clarity that points toward peace.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 @ 3:00 PM
SPHINX VIRTUOSI. PHOTO: KEVIN KENNEDY
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